3rd Best Shave... Big Thanks to 10Pups & Wolfpack34

Lately I've been struggling with the SR. Yesterday 10Pups was kind enough to give me a honing lesson on an inexpensive Boker I bought for some restoration work. We decided to remove a small chip in the toe and sharpen the edge to see what we had on our hands. My techinque wasn't horrible but he gave me some great pointers. Basically went through the grits finishing on a Naniwa 12K, what an awesome finisher. While I was painfully slow the edge came out pretty good for a first timer.

We both thought it would shave okay. It's a 4/8 round point with some nice patena. With two days growth on my face this morning was the moment of truth. Pretty dang nice little razor the edge felt really good, smooth & sharp. Not a perfect shave but miles better than what I've been getting lately.

I think the little blade made me focus more on angles and stretching my skin. Huge success and I had a nice smile despite nicking two little spots that just haven't had time to heal. I didn't mind.

Just wanted to say thanks to 10Pups for sharing his education. Also met Wolfpack34 both forum membes are great. He'll be happy to know I bought my first Sheffield today, lol. What did I just get into?????

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Originally Posted by rmagnus

What did I just get into?????

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That is a rhetorical question right.... :rofl2:
Glad to hear things are coming along for you, and yes I second that we have a great community here.

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Originally Posted by rmagnus

What did I just get into?????

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I'm sorry to tell you, but you have NOOO idea what you have gotten yourself into.

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Originally Posted by rmagnus

What did I just get into?????

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You have the first stages of a very consuming disease my brother, for which there is no cure!
at least none I know of

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Originally Posted by broger

I'm sorry to tell you, but you have NOOO idea what you have gotten yourself into.

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"The proverbial rabbit hole" :D. Some how I drank the Kool-Aid.

:tu Good to hear the Boker had 'good steel', and you got a good shave. Now for the 'clean-up...you've got a keeper there! Don't forget to post pics, and if you develop a rash with the "RAD" let me know. I've got some meds that may help... :gl:

WP34'

He said " I just want a couple of straights, maybe fix a couple of vintage razors up to use"

Wolf and I looked at each other and smiled > (Okay we laughed a little)

This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill – the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill – you stay in Wonderland, and we show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember, all we are offering is the truth – nothing more.

He took the red pill.

So I think we will meet up again :<0)

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Originally Posted by Chevhead

You have the first stages of a very consuming disease my brother, for which there is no cure!
at least none I know of

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The cure would be poverty I think.

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Originally Posted by edhewitt

The cure would be poverty I think.

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That is NOT a cure Ed....Just a result....:rofl2:

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Originally Posted by Chevhead

That is NOT a cure Ed....Just a result....:rofl2:

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Ok, send me all if your savings, and 90% of your disposable income and see if your AD's suddenly become less severe :)

I would only keep them in trust, for no more than the cost if the interest earned.

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Originally Posted by edhewitt

The cure would be poverty I think.

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Well I have a daughter in college that about takes care of the money!

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Originally Posted by Wolfpack34

:tu Good to hear the Boker had 'good steel', and you got a good shave. Now for the 'clean-up...you've got a keeper there! Don't forget to post pics, and if you develop a rash with the "RAD" let me know. I've got some meds that may help... :gl:

WP34'

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Yea I was really impressed with the Boker. I think two additional things really helped that blade, the linen strop and the N12K finishing stone.

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Originally Posted by 10Pups

He said " I just want a couple of straights, maybe fix a couple of vintage razors up to use"

Wolf and I looked at each other and smiled > (Okay we laughed a little)

This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill – the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill – you stay in Wonderland, and we show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember, all we are offering is the truth – nothing more.

He took the red pill.

So I think we will meet up again :<0)

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" I just want a couple of straights, maybe fix a couple of vintage razors up to use" You had to remind me I can say stupid things!

Well you reminded me of someone who said the same thing almost exactly one year ago. So sincere, concrete in your resolve. But when I started getting notes on new razors you won I went and looked. The red pill was not only gone but the bottle was half empty. I am waiting for the request for my forge plans. :<0)

...and I'm waiting to see the first forged blade!!! BTW the bottle is empty. No way nope nada aint gonna happen no forging for this cowboy.

Riiiight. Um how many hones are in the mail ?